13. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.
14. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15. and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace;
16. above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
18. with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:
19. on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
20. for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
21. But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things;
22. whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.